Paul Daniel s has terminal cancer after being diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour.

The news was revealed in a statement on his website, which read: "We can confirm that one of our greatest magicians and entertainers of all times, Paul Daniels, has sadly been diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour.

"On behalf of Paul, Debbie and their families, we thank you for your kind concerns and support at this sad time and ask that their privacy continues to be respected. There will be no further comments at this time."

Paul and wife Debbie (Image: Rex)

Paul is currently in the middle of tour around the UK called the Intimate Magic Show.

However this month he has been forced to pull out of a number of shows.

He is next due to perform at Gloucester Guildhall, Gloucester on March 24. It is not clear yet if these will be going ahead.

Paul Daniels is one of Britain’s best loved magicians and television performers.

His TV show The Paul Daniels Magic Show ran on the BBC from 1979 to 1994.

The Yorkshire born star, who once said he has had sexual relations with more than 300 women, is married to his long-term assistant Debbie McGee.

In a recent interview his wife Debbie revealed he still comes up with a new trick every day.

Debbie told the Nottingham Post: "He comes up with a new trick every day. He's like the mad professor and invents something new every day.

"He reads about magic nearly 24 hours a day. If he wakes up in the night he reads a magic book next to his bed.”